90's Movies & TV Shows That Defined Our Childhood!

Happy Children's Day! Remember the time when we thought this day was meant exclusively for children. And by that we mean we could do anything and get away with everything. Surely that wasn't the case but we did get a holiday which was spent chilling with friends, munching on sweets and snacks and watching that one movie over and over again.

Movies have always been an integral part of our growing up days, especially during holidays when we had all the time in the world to catch up on our favourite movies. Reflecting back on the 80s and 90s childhood, movies were such an an integral part of our entertainment. We all have a movie or two that defined our childhood. Don't tell me after watching 'Mr India' you did not get hold of your dad's watch and pretended it to be the magic watch that makes you invisible. And what about the salutation - 'Hail Mogambo'! Crazy, innocent days!

Since it's Children's Day today we'd like to take you back in time and reminisce over some of the greatest movies that defined our childhood. We'll cherish them forever.

1) Anjali

This 1990 Tamil-dubbed-Hindi feature film had everyone in tears - mummy, daddy, nani, bhaiyya, didi. Everyone! Directed by Mani Ratnam, the movie went on to win three National Film Awards. It was also chosen as India's official entry to Oscars in 1991. Starring Raghuvaran, Revathi, Master Tarun, Baby Shruti and Baby Shamili in the leading roles the film was about a dying mentally disabled child and the emotional trauma experienced by her family.

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2) Halo

Another cute movie based around a little motherless girl who loses her dog and soon is on a mission to find him. Director Santosh Sivan beautifully captured the performances of the kids who goes through all kinds of troubles to look for the puppy. And finally when she finds Halo, she lets it go. Why? Now that's why you should watch it again and relive the 90's with today's kids!

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3) Chachi 420

Aah, if there was one relative we totally totally loved then it was Chachi 420. The film was an outright comedy, with superstar Kamal Hassan impersonating as a woman and trying to win his family back. It's a movie that beautifully depicted a father-daughter bond. Beautiful + hilarious = Chachi 420.

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4) Mr. India

Touted as the first superhero of India, Mr India (1987) was one of the most favourite children's movie ever. It was also declared as one of the 100 greatest Indian films of all time. After all the film was about a bunch of naughty kids, Miss Hawa Hawaai, Mogambo and a super hero who can become invisible and save the country from destruction. Hail Mogambo, err.. Mr India!

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5) Masoom

Made in 1983, by the critically acclaimed filmmaker Shekhar Kapur, Masoom was an instant favourite. Jugal Hansraj and Urmila Matondkar as kids stole our hearts. And who doesn't remember the 'lakdi ki kathi' anthem. After all when you have so many acclaimed artists - Gulzar, R.D.Burman, Naseeruddin Shah, Shabana Azmi, Supriya Pathak and of course Shekhar Kapur all under one roof the film was bound to be a cult.

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6) Hum Hain Rahi Pyar Ke

A total laugh-riot right from the start. Considered to be one of the funniest children movie, this Mahesh Bhatt movie is a must-watch. Apparently the film was rumored to be ghost-directed by Aamir Khan.

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7) Small Wonder

Talk about television shows then this Hindi-dubbed English show comes to mind first. It used to be our favorite every evening before the homework alarm goes off. Remember the times when we would imitate Vicki's robot voice and sometimes act like a robot. Silly days!

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8) Shaktimaan

Accept it Shaktimaan was your favourite show on a Sunday afternoon. And that you bought Shaktimaan outfit for Durga puja or Christmas, just so that you could be THE hero among your gang of friends.

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9) Malgudi Days

Swami and his friends in a small town of Malgudi. That is more than enough to evoke 90's nostalgia. Swami was just one of us - school despising, making excuses all the time, fooling around with friends, gilli-danda and cricket playing kids. Wish we could turn back that time!

10) The Jungle Book - Mowgli

'Jungle jungle pata chala hai, chaddi pehen ke phool khila hai...' Raise a glass if you also use to sing along the title song whenever the show played on your television set. The ferocious Sher Khan and the ever-loving Bagheera brought us closer to the members of the jungle. But if it wasn't for Mowgli and his fearless adventure we would never have had amazing days of entertainment.

11) Hum Paanch

Talking photo on the wall + five crazy sisters + one humble dad = Best comedy on television.

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12) Dekh Bhai Dekh

This multi-cast comedy show which premiered on May 1993 is considered as a classic among Indian television shows. Created by Anand Mahendroo and produced by Jaya Bachchan this Hindi sitcom went on to become the most popular comedy show on Indian television. Who could forget the crazy family consisting of Shekhar Suman, Farida Jalal, Sushma Seth, Navin Nischol and others.